What’s on
Featured exhibitions
Story Explorers: A journey through imaginary worlds
Take a free family trip through our collection and discover the stories behind objects which take you to wondrous places. Designed for children 2 – 7.
Secret Maps
Who shapes your world? Who decides what you see? What hides behind grid lines?
All Events
List of Events
Inspiring Entrepreneurs: Black Wealth Builders
Uncover inspiring stories from these Black entrepreneurs on building successful businesses, generating wealth and creating lasting legacies.
Treasures Tour
Introduction to the Treasures of the British Library
An Evening with Simple Minds
Jim Kerr and Charlie Burchill in conversation with Mariella Frostrup.
An Introduction to Patents and Patent Searching
This online webinar will explain the basics behind patents, patent protection and registration.
Open and Engaged Conference 2025
Who owns our knowledge? Explore ownership, access and stewardship of cultural heritage in the new era.
Portals: The Machine of Worlds by Ocubo
Wonder at this extraordinary new artwork as part of this year's Light Night Leeds.
Introduction to registered designs
Almost every organisation has intellectual property of some sort – this series of webinars helps businesses to understand and protect it.
Voices for Change: Stories from the Environmental Movement
Leaders of Greenpeace UK, Friends of the Earth, Natural England and the Green Party on 50 years of action.
Family Station: Explore and Play
Explore the Library with our creative offer, designed with families.